Call for Entries: 2026 Einstein Foundation Award for Promoting Quality in Research
The Einstein Foundation Berlin, in partnership with the QUEST Center for Responsible Research at the Berlin Institute of Health, has announced the call for entries for the 2026 Einstein Foundation Award for Promoting Quality in Research. This international award, totaling €350,000, recognizes researchers, institutions, and organizations globally that significantly advance the quality, transparency, and reproducibility of science across all disciplines. Applications are accepted in three categories: the Individual Award (€150,000), the Institutional Award (€100,000), and the Early Career Award (€100,000). The deadline for submissions is April 30, 2026, at 10:00 pm UTC, with winners to be announced by the end of the year. The selection process involves an international, interdisciplinary jury. Supported by partners including PLOS, Nature Portfolio, and the Wübben Stiftung Wissenschaft, the award aims to foster methodological rigor and integrity in research. Previous winners include Simine Vazire, the Brazilian Reproducibility Initiative, and Maximilian Sprang, highlighting the award's commitment to improving scientific standards worldwide.
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Call for Entries: 2026 Einstein Foundation Award for Promoting Quality in Research
The Einstein Foundation Berlin, in partnership with the QUEST Center for Responsible Research at the Berlin Institute of Health, has announced the call for entries for the 2026 Einstein Foundation Award for Promoting Quality in Research. This international award, totaling €350,000, recognizes researchers, institutions, and organizations globally that significantly advance the quality, transparency, and reproducibility of science across all disciplines. Applications are accepted in three categories: the Individual Award (€150,000), the Institutional Award (€100,000), and the Early Career Award (€100,000). The deadline for submissions is April 30, 2026, at 10:00 pm UTC, with winners to be announced by the end of the year. The selection process involves an international, interdisciplinary jury. Supported by partners including PLOS, Nature Portfolio, and the Wübben Stiftung Wissenschaft, the award aims to foster methodological rigor and integrity in research. Previous winners include Simine Vazire, the Brazilian Reproducibility Initiative, and Maximilian Sprang, highlighting the award's commitment to improving scientific standards worldwide.
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